The Denver Children's Foundation

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The Denver Children's Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses on grantmaking within Colorado, having disbursed $1.3 million to 158 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants strictly by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
ENGAGING YOUNG PROFESSIONALS TO RAISE MONEY FOR CHILDREN'S CHARITIES IN THE COMMUNITY
Cause Areas
2
Basic and emergency aid
Youth services
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
DENVER POST COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
$2.1M
19%
Colorado Rockies Baseball Club Foundation
$2M
18%

ALLIANCE FOR CHOICE IN EDUCATION
$360K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
62
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The Denver Children's Foundation?
No. The Denver Children's Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does The Denver Children's Foundation give?
The Denver Children's Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Colorado, Minnesota, and California. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are The Denver Children's Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The Denver Children's Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The Denver Children's Foundation make each year?
In 2024, The Denver Children's Foundation awarded about 60 grants, totaling nearly $1.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The Denver Children's Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, The Denver Children's Foundation awarded grants to about 160 grantees. Recent grantees include DENVER POST COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, Colorado Rockies Baseball Club Foundation, and ALLIANCE FOR CHOICE IN EDUCATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The Denver Children's Foundation?
The Denver Children's Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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